Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1296

A flicker of disgust passed through Celeste’s lowered eyes.

What a waste–no skills, no abilities, lacking in both wisdom and courage, unable even to be ruthless. How could someone like that accomplish anything significant?

But when she lifted her gaze, her eyes shone with renewed light. “You have a kind heart, my love. I didn’t fall in love with the wrong man.

Having made his decision, Oliver found himself unexpectedly calm.

He cupped Celeste’s face in his hands, imagining a future where they ran away together–living in secrecy, enjoying a life of wealth and leisure. That idea didn’t sound half bad.

He had known glory once, served the kingdom, and given his all. Who didn’t value their life? He wasn’t doing anything wrong.

And honestly, to speak what shouldn’t be spoken–whether he stayed or left the Southern Frontier, it would hardly matter. After all, Louis and the others didn’t hold him in high regard.

“Send for Carl. I need to discuss things with him. If we are to leave, we’ll take everyone with us,” Oliver instructed.

Carl had once been the drill master at Silverstone Estate, and Oliver had brought him along to the Southern Frontier.

Oliver hadn’t known that Zoey had sent her people along with him. When Celeste arrived, she had discreetly removed all those spies. Now, everyone left in Redstone Manor were trusted confidants.

by the plan but quickly warmed to

of the

instructor in Silverstone Estate. But since

a struggle. Even a simple drink was hard to come by, and there were no fine dishes to enjoy when

return to wealth and comfort, why would he stay here and

It would be a death sentence for them! They weren’t even official soldiers. Even if they tried to flee, they wouldn’t

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in Redstone Manor. If they could take that with them, they would live comfortably, no matter where they went. Whether or not they returned to the capital mattered

battle, it would bring disaster to his family. Even if he didn’t lose his head, his assets would likely be

Oliver

day, Carl announced that with the war imminent, Oliver would send his wife and young son back to the capital. So, they needed to buy some supplies

heard the news but gave it little thought. After all, Oliver’s wife was not one to endure hardship. Why would she want to stay in a

child in such a dangerous place

The

several crates of local Southern Frontier delicacies. They were said to be gifts

virtue, skilled in managing a household, with both the strength and the wit to lead. It was unfortunate she

and child returning to the capital, this “grand gesture “was surely

feel a